Approaching Travel Writing Work - Complexities of Place

Writing vivid place-based stories requires more than a fleeting glance.

At the heart of travel are the places people visit. Yet, a lot of travel storytelling flattens places into two-dimensional backdrops, and it avoids those features that make them dynamic, complex, and interesting.

Content creators tend to be well traveled but they can’t become complacent. They must learn to approach destinations with a discerning eye, sense of curiosity, and appreciation for place-based details every time they touch down somewhere new.

Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll learn in the module micro-course:

LESSON 1: FROM PLACE TO DESTINATION

LESSON 2: THE GENERALIZATION INSTINCT

LESSON 3: A RETURN TO PLACE

LESSON 4: DON'T FORGET YOUR PLACE

LESSON 5: REFLECTION PROMPTS + RECOMMENDED READING

This module is designed for:

Travel media, specifically
travel writers, editors, and bloggers

What this module includes:

5 lessons
3 videos (9 minutes total)
Written content, video content, and graphics
Reflection questions, activities, and additional reading and resources

By the end of this module, you will have the skills to:

Highlight the vibrancy of places.
Understand how simplifying places can cause harm to destinations and the people who live there.
Apply best practices for writing more accurately and insightfully about places.
Feel empowered to tell stories about the place you identify as “home.”
Brainstorm ideas for locally focused travel stories.